Rise in Working Holiday Visas

In a recent report issued by the Australian Department of immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), figures show that there is a growth in the numper of people applying for a working holiday visa. DIAC figures reveal an overall annual growth of 8.3% in the Australian Working Holiday Visa scheme, with 162,980 visa applicants approved, an increase of 10,000 visa grants over the previous year. Of the total number of working holiday visa applications granted, the UK represented 21% of the total, followed by south Korea, Irelend and Germany.